Special Issue “Next-Generation Computing: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities”

Dear colleagues,

We invite you to submit your latest research to the Special Issue “Next-Generation Computing: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities” of the Programming and Computer Software Journal (Springer, ISSN 0361-7688, https://link.springer.com/journal/11086, IF 0.5, Q4 (Scopus: Q3).

This new issue explores the evolution of computing systems and technologies shaping the next decade. It aims to foster discussion on innovative paradigms, architectures, and methodologies that redefine how computing is conceived, implemented, and applied. We welcome high-quality original research, surveys, and practical studies that contribute to the understanding and advancement of modern computing, covering topics such as:

Emerging computing paradigms (quantum, bio-inspired, and neuromorphic computing)
High-performance, edge, and cloud computing architectures
Data-centric and distributed systems
Advances in software engineering and programming models
Intelligent, adaptive, and autonomous systems
Cybersecurity, dependability, and trust in complex systems
Human-centered, ethical, and sustainable computing
Applications in science, industry, and society
Sustainable computing solutions

Submission Guidelines https://link.springer.com/journal/11086/submission-guidelines
When preparing manuscripts, we suggest that you use e-manuscript samples that meet the publisher's requirements.
https://media.springer.com/full/springer-inst
ructions-for-authors-assets/pdf/Programming_and_Computer_Software_11086.pdf

Manuscripts should be submitted online at: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/PCS2026

Important Dates:
Manuscript submission deadline: March 1, 2026
Final decision notification: May 1, 2026
Camera-ready: June 1, 2026
Publication date: end of 2026

Guest Editors:

Andrei Tchernykh, CICESE Research Center, Mexico. e-mail: chernykh@cicese.mx, http://usuario.cicese.mx/~chernykh/
Reyes Juárez Ramírez, UABC, México. e-mail: reyesjua@uabc.edu.mx
Carlos Alberto Fernández y Fernández, UTM, México. e-mail: caff@mixteco.utm.mx
Luis Bernardo Pulido Gaytan National College of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Jorge Mario Cortés-Mendoza, Cloud Competency Centre, National College of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland